Picture this: You seek to buy a JetBlue Airways ticket and see multiple fare types listed as options; Blue Basic, Blue, Blue Plus, Blue Extra and Mint. Are they all different classes of service? Or are they just economy tickets with some minor extras included? How do you sift through the options?

In short, Mint is JetBlue's premium option, while Blue fares will get you a standard economy seat and are one step above Blue Basic, JetBlue's basic economy fare. The experience won't blow you away, but you will have access to some perks that a basic economy seat doesn't offer.

Let's explore what JetBlue Blue seats include, booking a Blue ticket and how it's different from other JetBlue fares.

What to expect flying a JetBlue Blue fare

So, what does a JetBlue Blue ticket offer? Here's what to expect when booking this standard economy class ticket.

Bag allowance: Passengers with a JetBlue Blue ticket receive one free checked bag on flights to London, with a second bag costing $105. Those on U.S. domestic flights or flights to Latin America or the Caribbean will have to pay $35 for the first piece of luggage and $45 for the second. A Blue fare on JetBlue also includes a free carry-on bag that fits in the overhead bin.

Seats: A seat selection is included with a Blue fare. The seat pitch ranges from 32 to 34 inches, depending on the aircraft.

Lounges: JetBlue doesn't operate any airport lounges, but if you have a Priority Pass Select membership through a credit card, you can enter one of those lounges with a same-day JetBlue ticket.

Entertainment: JetBlue is the only U.S. airline with a screen at every seat, which is just one of the reasons it ranked number one in NerdWallet's survey of best airline entertainment. All passengers have access to movies and live TV, and on-demand TV shows are available on planes equipped with a touchscreen. JetBlue also offers free high-speed Wi-Fi on all aircraft for all passengers.

Food and beverages: Economy passengers are served complimentary in-flight snacks and hot and cold non-alcoholic beverages. Wine, beer and spirits are available for purchase for those who are at least 21. For those flying Blue fares to London, you'll receive a build-your-own hot meal and complimentary alcoholic beverages.

Rewards earnings: If you book a JetBlue Blue ticket, you'll earn 3 TrueBlue points for every dollar spent on the base fare, plus another 3 TrueBlue points per dollar if you book the flight on JetBlue's website. Mosaic elite members and co-branded credit card holders multiply their points earnings ever further.